Removing The Front Lid Seal

Fig 1: Identifying Front Lid Seal

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Information 

• During removal, the seal must not come into contact with hot engine components or adjacent units. This can cause damage to the seal. 

1. Open front lid.
2. Remove front lid seal.
   1. 2.1. Pull the seal from the flanges at the corner pieces -A-  , wings -B-  , lock carrier -C-  and plenum chamber cover -D-  .
   2. 2.2. Set the seal down on the engine cover.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Lid Seal Of Engine Cover

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3. Unclip pneumatic spring at lid end and remove seal.
   1. 3.1. Unclip pneumatic spring -1-  at the lid end and pivot to the side -E-  → Removing Front Pneumatic Spring  .
   2. 3.2. Lift the seal -2-  up and off -F-  .
   3. 3.3. Pivot pneumatic spring -1-  back again -G-  and clip in at the lid end → Installing Front Pneumatic Spring  .
      Fig 3: Removing Seal

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